The pessimist...

Villager on left (referring to new memorial stone). "Pretty, ain't it?" Other villager (an incurable pessimist). "Ah, so 'tis. But you mark my words, Mr Jubbins: The first earthquake as happens along, down she comes!"

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Villager on left (referring to new memorial stone). "Pretty, ain't it?" Other villager (an incurable pessimist). "Ah, so 'tis. But you mark my words, Mr Jubbins: The first earthquake as happens along, down she comes!"